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washingtonpost.comJune 16, 2008University of the Pacific law professor Larry Levine was online Monday, June 16 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the implementation of the recent California Supreme Court ruling, and the fight ahead. He was joined by Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis. [Link]

Mercury NewsJune 17, 2008The Mercury News editorial board congratulates committed same-sex couples who are marrying in California, and hopes weddings "will offer a human face to the polemics, and, we hope, persuade voters not to use the ballot box to deny them joy and respect." (Link)

Christian Science MonitorJune 17, 2008"Our society has done a pretty good job balancing personal views, including religious views, with the need to have basic rules protecting everyone against discrimination in the public sector, and there is no need now for a special gay exception," says Evan Wolfson. [Link]

The Desert SunJune 17, 2008After previously saying the state was not ready for marriage equality, the Desert Sun editorial staff opines, "We believe the time has come to allow - and accept - same-sex marriages. We also urge California to remain a strong leader in this movement." (Link)

San Francisco ChronicleJune 17, 2008The SF Chronicle editorial staff opines, "On Monday, the marriage of 87-year-old Del Martin and 84-year-old Phyllis Lyon was a legally sanctioned affirmation of a fundamental civil right," and points out the need to protect marriage in California and keep working across the country for equality. (Link)

The OregonianJune 17, 2008In Oregon, opponents of two gay-rights laws say they won't be able to get anti-gay repeal initiatives on the state's November ballot because they could not collect enough signatures. (Link)